Salvia micr. 'So Cool Pale Blue' - P9

Description
The Johannisbeer-Salbei 'So Cool Pale Blue' (Salvia microphylla) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces light blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance from August to September. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Johannisbeer-Salbei 'So Cool Pale Blue's are medium green.

Spread
Mexico.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Salvia microphylla 'So Cool Pale Blue' forms light blue flowers from August. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, winter garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio